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HOULTON, Maine -- May 25, 2022 -- Braden White, a student at the Summit Academy in Houlton, places flags at a grave site in Houlton Wednesday morning as part of a school community service project. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)

HOULTON, Maine -- May 25, 2022 -- Braden White, a student at the Summit Academy in Houlton, places flags at a grave site in Houlton Wednesday morning as part of a school community service project. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)

Houlton cemeteries decorated for the holiday

Houlton’s St. Mary’s Cemetery and Soldier Hill were once again adorned with hundreds of American Flags thanks to the efforts of local high school students.

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Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $20.8 million budget for RSU 39

Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) voted Wednesday to approve a budget of $20,826,248 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover

After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.

Houlton and Hodgdon reverse course on allowing students to attend schools in other districts

Two Aroostook County superintendents have reversed an earlier decision and now will allow students to attend classes outside of their native school districts next year.

Transportation fuel costs will keep Houlton tennis teams out of the postseason

Rising transportation costs, among other factors, have led the Houlton boys and girls tennis teams to forego the postseason this spring.

Mars Hill man found safe

A man who was reported missing earlier on Thursday has been safely found.

Memorial Day services planned for Houlton

Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.

Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts

Rollover crash injures Mapleton man

A Mapleton man received minor injuries after his pickup rolled over in Castle Hill on Sunday.

Truck driver suffers minor injuries after Masardis crash

A Thursday morning crash in Masardis resulted in minor injuries for a truck driver.

Driver uninjured when tractor-trailer overturns in Smyrna

A tractor trailer driver escaped injury when he hit a ditch and the trailer overturned on Wednesday.

Houlton man gets 10 years for meth trafficking

A Houlton man will spend 10 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.

Houlton Criminal Docket – December, 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of December.

Caribou Criminal Docket – December, 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of December.

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Houlton, Fort Kent meet on the baseball, softball diamonds for doubleheaders

A sunny afternoon provided the perfect backdrop Tuesday afternoon for a pair of baseball and softball games between Houlton-Greater Houlton Christian Academy and visiting Fort Kent.

Aroostook River Fun Run brings the thrill of racing back to Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — More than 40 racers filled the river and roadways around Presque Isle on Saturday, thanks to the return of the Aroostook River Fun Run.

Presque Isle boys, Houlton/GHCA girls win Aroostook League crowns

Track and field athletes from throughout Aroostook County converged on Presque Isle Middle School for the Aroostook League Championships Friday, May 20.

Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear

Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.

Caribou tennis squads hand Shires first loss of season

The powerhouse that is Caribou boys and girls tennis came to Houlton Wednesday to take on the undefeated Shires in a doubleheader.

Baseball, softball squads heat up on the diamond

As the temperatures have risen of late, so too has the play of area baseball and softball squads.

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Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the second quarter of 2022.

Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover

After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.

Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June

Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

Baby formula shortage strengthens breastfeeding option

The national shortage of baby formula is creating anxiety for families and increasing the focus on the benefits of breastfeeding. Cary Medical Center’s Obstetrics Unit encourages new moms to breastfeed and had a 75 percent breastfeeding initiation rate in 2021.

Northern Lighthouse, Inc. receives a $5,000 grant to support Safe Harbor Shelter

The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. recently received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support Safe Harbor Shelter, an all-inclusive emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 10-17 in Aroostook County.

Maine Mutual Group holds annual meeting

The annual meeting of Maine Mutual Group was held on April 13 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle. Larry M. Shaw, president & chief executive officer announced, after a vote by policyholders present and by proxy, that the following directors were elected to a new three-year term: Samuel W. Collins, Jean M. Deighan and Larry M. Shaw.

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Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign

Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.

Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson

A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.

Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game

Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.

Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan

A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake.

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Memorial Day services planned for Houlton

Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.

Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June

Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.

The County Crossword for May 25, 2022

You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

Opinion Browse Opinion

Candidates Stewart and Underwood should answer constituent questions

To the editor: I wrote to Maine Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, and Maine Rep. Joseph Underwood, R-Presque Isle, on April 25, asking whether they planned any public meetings to discuss what they have done in their current positions, and what they hope to accomplish should they be reelected.

Climate change insanity

To the editor: I want to take you back to the very end of the Trump administration. The economy was functioning on all cylinders. Gas was just over $2 a gallon.

Remembering the SNARK

The military installation (Presque Isle Army Air Base 1940-1947 and then Presque Isle Air Force Base) once located in Presque Isle played a major role in the defense of the nation for two decades.

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Summertime Splash

NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.

Ducks on a winter pond

Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.

When life hands you snow…

A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.

Raging Meduxnekeag

Raging Meduxnekeag